Claire Forlani (born July 1, 1972) is an English actress. She was born in Twickenham, Middlesex, England, as the daughter of an Italian father and a British mother. At the age of 11, Forlani entered the "Arts Educational School" in London, where she began preparing for her acting career. During the six years she attended this school, she also studied dance besides acting, which opened her the doors for performances like The Nutcracker Ballet and Orpheus in the Underworld. Having performed on stage, she was cast by the British Television for a TV series and a TV film ... (read more )